Volvo Vn610 1997-2001
Model Vn610 made by Volvo got 13 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment. The car had some investigations: electrical system, steering.
Car model
| Name | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Vn610 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| Volvo Vn610 1998 | 7 | 164 |
| Volvo Vn610 1999 | 4 | 64 |
| Volvo Vn610 2000 | 4 | 29 |
| Volvo Vn610 2001 | 2 | 1 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TSP152331 | 04/01/2001 | 623369 | Information regarding exhaust heat buildup in the cab floor model vnl with cummins isx. nlm | 10/26/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
| 855005 | 08/01/1998 | 603364 | Complaints of air drafts in sleeper compartment. | 02/18/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE01040 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/03/2001 | 03/26/2002 | SLEEPER BERTH FIRES | ||
| Alleged that fires and/or smoke occur in the sleeping compartment berth | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE01041 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/03/2001 | 06/14/2002 | STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT | ||
| Alleged that the steering locks-up, pulls or binds | ||||||
| PE01042 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/03/2001 | 09/06/2002 | STEERING AXLE U-BOLT | ||
| Allege the u-bolts loosen or fracture resulting in displacement of the front axle | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the main computer board was replaced, the gauges would go back and forth in the dash, vehicle is a volvo vn610. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complains that the engine fan runs constantly. *tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 1 | |||
| There is a problem with a broken valve in the engine compartment. the mechanics put the wrong one in. also, the engine runs rough and is noisy. *jg | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer states that the pig tails have been replaced twice. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| Truck was in repair shop for 3 1/2 weeks to have fuel pump/tank lines, and sensors replaced, and metal shavings was found in fuel. *ak | |||
| Truck cuts off in shop for 3 1/2 weeks to have fuel pump, tank lines and sensors replaced. metal shavings found in fuel. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Truck was in repair shop for 3 1/2 weeks to have fuel pump/tank lines, and sensors replaced, and metal shavings was found in fuel. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 01/22/1999 | |||
| Right front hub assembly fell off. volvo replaced whole front axle claiming possible bearing failure. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 03/15/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated that approximately 40,000 miles the right front springs had to be replaced, and at 110,000 miles the steering tires were replaced. the replacement tires dipped out, wore the inside and out side edges off. the second set was installed and did not last. also the front end was aligned twice but the problem still exists. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The u-bolts are breaking between the suspension and the frame, the dealer supplied new u-bolts. *slc | |||